Forgot about the Wallaroos playing at North Sydney Oval as had intended to try and go..interesting that Newcastle game got slightly bigger crowd than what they got at North Sydney Oval..and as someone who grew up a Novocastrian I can understand why.for me why get a good product could put a team out of Newcastle (e.g. Global Rapid Rugby)….but I digress

Grace Hamilton was absolutely incredible on Friday night. What a player and what a game!

Alysia Lefau-Fakaosilea was again very impressive for such a young player. She is such an exciting prospect. Despite not being that big she powers through contact and makes so many metres with tacklers hanging off her.

The try Millie Boyle scored was absolutely brilliant with superb offloading and support play.

I think ALF was better than both to be honest. She was more involved than Murphy and she worked harder than HH. She made a couple of mistakes but she was pretty damn incredible.

Here are my thoughts from Sully's Blog Review:

I've really enjoyed watching this team this year. There is a lot of exciting players and these Japan hit outs have been invaluable. Imagine walking straight into a game v the Black Ferns?So things I think will serve us well v the BF:- the physicality of our pack. Our backrow is fantastic and Hamilton and Boyle are tremendous ball runners. Obviously we had a size advantage over Japan, but at least we've built our confidence and patterns.- we played two separate styles in the two games. More forward oriented in Newcatle and then using the backs more last night. Nice adaptability.- I love our back three. Very dangerous players (along with Carter from the bench). The more we can get their hands on the ball the better. I want to see Murphy in space more. - ALF is a sensation. Still learning the game but the vision and ability (defensively, leg drive, passing) is exceptional for a teenager. Let alone her calmness under pressure. Her combo with Hira Herangi is developing nicely.- our set piece is coming along nicely. The Japanese technique in the scrum was a real challenge for them but they did well. - Cramer's goal kicking is very good and will be key v the kiwis (hopefully we can keep it close)- the impact off the bench is fantastic.Things that are a worry:- I don't think our halves are quite clicking. I really like both players and they are very experienced but I don't think they are creating enough space for our backline. Morgan is a canny player but delivery can be slow. - our work at the breakdown was put under pressure by the Japanese and the kiwis will be all over this. Needs to be a big focus moving forward.- our discipline last night was pretty damn average. Can't give away that number of penalties against the kiwis.- we haven't been properly tested defensively yet. Some passages for sure (perhaps more in Newcastle) but not the way the kiwis will.Considering all of the above, I can't wait for the tests v New Zealand. I am quietly (perhaps ill-advisedly) confident of an upset.

This is an awesome development opportunity for the Wallaroos (And coaches):

The next generation of Buildcorp Wallaroos talent will be on display in Fiji this November with the Oceania Rugby Women’s Championship in Lautoka.

An Australia A squad will assemble for the tournament, mixing together the next generation of identified Wallaroos stars to gain valuable International experience against the best nations from our region.

The Australia A squad has been placed in Pool B alongside Fiji and Papua New Guinea. In Pool A the Black Ferns Development side will play Samoa and Tonga.

Fiji, PNG, Tonga and Samoa will all be battling it out for Rugby World Cup qualification for the tournament’s next rendition in New Zealand in 2021 with Australia and New Zealand having already qualified for the tournament.

Buildcorp Wallaroos Head Coach Dwayne Nestor said: “This tournament gives us an excellent opportunity to expose more players to the wider Wallaroos program and show them the standard required to play Internationally.

“2020 is a very important year for the Buildcorp Wallaroos as we put together the final building blocks for the 2021 Rugby World Cup.

“More game time is crucial to growing our depth and I am looking forward to this tour bringing out more players that can compete at Test level.”

The team will be coached by Queensland Reds Head Coach, Moana Virtue with Alana Thomas of the Melbourne Rebels Women as her Assistant.